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Governor Abdusakur M. Tan Leads Meeting to Advance Development in Muslim Mindanao
Manila, Philippines — Governor Abdusakur M. Tan reaffirmed his commitment to fostering development and progress in Muslim Mindanao during a pivotal meeting with key political allies held yesterday in Manila. The gathering served as a platform to align developmental goals and strengthen collaboration among the region’s political leaders, underscoring their shared vision for a prosperous…
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20 Loose Firearms Voluntarily Surrendered in Talitay, Maguindanao del Norte
Twenty (20) different types of loose firearms were voluntarily surrendered by residents of Talitay, Maguindanao del Norte to the troops of the 1st Mechanized Battalion. According to Lt. Col. Robert Betita, commander of the 1st Mechanized Battalion, the successful turnover of firearms is the result of an intensified campaign against loose firearms through the Small…
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Joint Operatives Seize ₱3.4 Million Worth of Shabu in Marawi City Buy-Bust Operation
Marawi City, January 18, 2025—A joint buy-bust operation conducted by the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (PDEA BARMM) and units of the Philippine National Police’s Special Action Force (PNP-SAF) resulted in the seizure of approximately 500 grams of methamphetamine hydrochloride, commonly known as Shabu. The confiscated drugs have…
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CWYCP Concludes Public Hearings on GAD Code in BARMM Island Provinces
Basilan, Philippines – The Committee on Women, Youth, Children, and Persons with Disabilities (CWYCP) concluded its series of public hearings for the island provinces of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) today. The province of Basilan hosted the third and final hearing on BTA Bill No. 336, also known as the Bangsamoro Gender…
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Lanao del Sur Hosts Conference to Strengthen Criminal Justice System
In an effort to enhance the efficiency of the criminal justice system in Lanao del Sur, key stakeholders from various sectors recently convened for a conference organized by the Provincial Legal Services Office. The event served as a platform to address pressing issues and foster collaboration among the five pillars of the criminal justice system:…
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Successful Anti-Drug Operation in Marawi City Nets Four Suspects
Marawi City, Lanao del Sur – A joint law enforcement operation conducted by the Lanao del Sur Police Provincial Office (LDSPPO) on the evening of January 17, 2025, led to the arrest of four suspected drug personalities in Barangay Bito Buadi Itowa. The operation, lauded by Police Colonel Robert S. Daculan, Provincial Director of the…
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Tricycle Driver Shot Dead in Parang, Maguindanao del Norte
Parang, Maguindanao del Norte — A tricycle driver was fatally shot in Sitio Manget, Barangay Macasandag, Parang, Maguindanao del Norte, at around 4:45 PM on Friday, January 17, 2025. The victim, identified as Muslimen Samad Piang, a resident of Barangay Sapad, Matanog, Maguindanao del Norte, was rushed to the Iranon District Hospital. However, he was…
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MSU-Maguindanao Partners with MREC for Renewable Energy Research in BARMM
Davao City, Philippines – In a step toward advancing sustainable energy in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), Mindanao State University-Maguindanao (MSU-Maguindanao) collaborated with the Mindanao Renewable Energy R&D Center (MREC) for a writeshop aimed at developing renewable energy research proposals. The event, held on January 14-15, 2025, at Ateneo De Davao University,…
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Couple Killed in Shooting Incident in Maguindanao del Sur
DATU PAGLAS, Maguindanao del Sur — A tragic shooting incident claimed the lives of a couple on Saturday morning, January 18, in Barangay Damalusay. The victims were identified as Deru Dimaguil, a member of the Council of Elders in the town of Pandag, and his wife, Suraida Barhama. Courtesy of Team Magungaya Initial police investigations…
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COMELEC Clarifies BARMM Ballots Excluded from Disposal Order
The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) has confirmed that the 2.3 million official ballots prepared for the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) elections will not be included in the disposal of 6 million printed ballots. According to the COMELEC, these ballots are not covered by the Supreme Court’s directive and will remain usable as…